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What does a world with 'zero migration' look like?

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | WEDNESDAY, 3 JUN 2026

... countries receive a high share of inflows that are largely outside the labour force; removing these inflows reduces population more than it reduces the workforce, so the capital stock is shared among a workforce that is only slightly smaller, lifting ...

ART pumps $3bn in Australian property funds

ELIZA BAVIN | MONDAY, 1 JUN 2026

... for members, and helps to support jobs, economic activity and more liveable communities," Weaver said. "Australia's population continues to grow, and that growth brings demand for more homes, workplaces, logistics facilities and retail destinations. ...

More advisers go self-licensed to avoid associative risks

MATTHEW WAI | THURSDAY, 28 MAY 2026

... intent towards self-licensing. However, the low number in advice uptake across Australia - only 10.4% of the entire population are seeking advice - compared to similar economies like the US (27%), remains one of the critical challenges for the broader ...

Proposed CGT reforms could upend HNW low advice demand

KARREN VERGARA | FRIDAY, 22 MAY 2026

The high-net-worth (HNW) population's vast pool of wealth estimated to be worth a whopping $4.4 trillion, yet only one quarter employ the services of a financial adviser, new research finds, but Labor's proposed tax reforms could change this. ...

Brighter Super invests $225m as part of $500m commitment

VINNY VUCAGO | THURSDAY, 21 MAY 2026

... launched to direct more members' retirement savings back into the Queensland economy by 2029. Farrar said Queensland's population growth, infrastructure pipeline and expanding innovation economy were creating attractive long-term investment opportunities ...

Investors thrust into rules of the 'jungle': Economist

KARREN VERGARA | WEDNESDAY, 20 MAY 2026

... is going to soften to about 1% to 1.5% in terms of GDP growth. That's low for Australia. That will mean that our population is running above our level of economic growth, which means that per person we're going backwards again. That is disappointing ...

Senior housing, retail stand out in global property markets: Bedingfield

VINNY VUCAGO | THURSDAY, 14 MAY 2026

Quay Global Investors says while others invest in data centres and AI-linked infrastructure, the strongest opportunities are being overlooked. As investors crowd into data centres and AI-linked infrastructure, Quay Global Investors portfolio manager ...

Minimum 30% tax for discretionary trusts

KARREN VERGARA | TUESDAY, 12 MAY 2026

... trusts, along with capital gains tax discount and negative gearing, as strengthening intergenerational equity. As the population ages there will be a higher tax burden on a declining share of working age Australians, he said, adding the current tax settings ...

Government to commit $3.7bn to strengthen aged care access

MATTHEW WAI | TUESDAY, 12 MAY 2026

... of older Australians in law and established a system to deliver safe, dignified and high-quality care for an ageing population," the Budget overview said. This also comes as the review proposes to provide clearer distinction between financial advice ...

Brighter Super, QIC Ventures invest in ProcurePro

KARREN VERGARA | TUESDAY, 12 MAY 2026

... jobs, strengthens local communities and aims to deliver long-term value for our members." "Queensland's continued population growth and the massive 2032 Olympics juggernaut will provide great local opportunities for ProcurePro, but this additional ...

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Australian Unity to shed 195 roles

MATTHEW WAI

Australian Unity is reducing its workforce by 195 positions due to underperformance stemming from delays in government support for its Home Health platform and the integration of several businesses.

Count shutters limited-advice business, slips in size ranking

MATTHEW WAI

Count Financial has reportedly wound up its restricted SMSF/limited-advice service, losing some 26 advisers on the Financial Adviser Register, latest data shows.

First Super recruits head of investments from Prime Super

MATTHEW WAI

First Super has appointed a new head of investments, replacing Chris Artis, who was in the position for the past three months on an interim basis.

BMO eyes Euroz Hartleys' capital markets business

KARREN VERGARA

Euroz Hartleys confirmed it is in discussions with Canada's BMO Financial Group for a potential sale of its capital markets business for $145 million.

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